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as in skinny
having a noticeably small amount of body fat
the svelte dancer seemed to float across the stage
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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
the interior designer spoke in a low, svelte voice
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Recent Examples of svelte
The penthouse would be three stories with dormers on the south side, a trio of bedrooms on the second floor, and a svelter third-floor attic.
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Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
Chic, classic, and svelte, the pants can lend any outfit a vintage glamour—think Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly—or, conversely, add an edge to your more trendy pieces.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
Gone are the days of being a svelte 20-something with a high metabolism!
—Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
Keeping it svelte is important with anything launched into space, but on the moon, where gravity is six times weaker, that poses problems.
—Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for svelte
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Bongiovi wore a red, velvet suit with a skinny black tie to the premiere and the after-party.—
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Style them with a pleated skirt and sweater for a preppy edge, pull them over skinny jeans for a streamlined look, or pair them with a sweater dress for date night.—
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Similar to Hudson’s, my find from Nordstrom has a sophisticated mock-neck top and long pants.—
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Pinabel described the gourmand scent, created by Givaudan perfumers Nisrine Bouazzaoui Grillié and Nadège Le Garlantezec, as chic, elegant and sophisticated.—
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There’s also a secret pocket in the waistband for storing small slender items like credit cards or an ID.—
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There’s more to the TV than its ultra-slender dimensions, though.—
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But those struggles remain offscreen; Naïma’s season at the shelter is coming to an end, and the movie, graceful yet pragmatic, knows that not every story here can be told.—
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Her entry into this world was graceful, gentle and oh so magical.—
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
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Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Mat, $9 with Prime The bath mat is made from memory foam that feels plush underfoot and cushions each step, unlike thin cotton mats.—
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The wide waistband, which stays in place without feeling constricting, has a seamless design for a smooth look.—
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Martha Stewart is 84 years old and has some of the most enviable, smooth, radiant, and seemingly pore-free skin.—
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Mars Power Wide-Leg Jeans Fully lean into the baggy trend with these high-rise, wide-leg jeans, which have a loose fit all the way through the legs.—
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Previous guidance urged Americans to prioritize lean protein.—
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Johnson loses the suave charm that has become his signature and shows vulnerability, and humanity, like never before.—
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Black Star The Black Stars is also the name of the Ghanaian national men’s soccer team, but Amaarae is the suave captain of another club.—
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“Svelte.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/svelte. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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